2009 Citroen C2 vs. 2009 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C2 and 2009 Pontiac Vibe were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Vibe (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C2. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C2.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Pontiac Vibe (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C2. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C2 | 2009 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | C2 | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 49 L |
